Italian boil recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $1.5 per serving

Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic Herbs and Parmesan

Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic Herbs and Parmesan, When I was a college student living on my own years ago one of…

Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes

Since we can have great tomatoes year around, we can always enjoy their fresh flavor this way. Remember: Never store your fresh tomatoes in the…

Homemade Marinara

This is a great marinara recipe made from garden fresh tomatoes. Since I don't have those year around I adapted a recipe found with home preserved…

German Potato Salad (Insalata Patate Tedesca)

Normally I am not a German Potato Salad eater but I love this tangy, potato salad and it has become a favorite…

Mango Pannacotta

Creamy milk + gelatin dessert topped with glazed nuts and the fresh mango flavour.

Gino's Noodle Dough

Noodles, in many forms, have been a staple food in many parts of the world for centuries. China, Japan, Italy all take credit for creating the…

Spaghetti Salad

Fresh garden veggies are the stand-out in this pasta salad recipe -perfect for summer's garden harvest. Pretty as a picture when served in a clear…

Suppa di matrimonio Italiano ( Wedding Soup)

I believe this soup was served at weddings and family gatherings because it was quick and easy to prepare,…

Chick Pea Soup, Milanese Style

Gnudi

These are also referred to as "Naked Ravioli". They are like a Gnocchi made from ricotta cheese and a very small amount of flour. My recipe is…

Italian Marinated Mushrooms With Pecan Smoked Garlic

These mushrooms and garlic make a great addition to an antipasti platter or as an additon to a salad. Add…

Quick polenta

Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs

Italian-American in origin, this soup was really misnamed. “Wedding soup” is a mistranslation of the Italian…

Cheater's Gnocchi

Gnocchi! Fun to say. Fun to make. This is NOT your Naunie’s Gnocchi! (Naunnie was my Italian grandmother) This “cheat” recipe uses potato…

Ricotta Gnocchi

Simple pasta dish